A paramedic and pilates instructor has set a new record for the highest static trapeze act, while suspended mid-air from underneath a hot air balloon.

Anna Cochrane's attempt took place on Valentine's Day this year, at an altitude between 10,400 and 11,400 ft and lasted for more than five minutes.

The previous highest static trapeze world record to beat was 2,171ft.

Suspended in the sky above Ashburton, on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island, Ms Cochrane dislocated her rib after about a minute, but persevered to complete the routine.

Anna Cochrane is pictured climbing down the rope ladder suspended from beneath the hot air balloon, to step onto the trapeze

There were 11 people on board the balloon during the attempt including Anna, a camera crew, the pilot, two witnesses for the record, a safety rigger and three other skydivers.

To be accepted as a Guinness World Records title, Ms Cochrane had to have a specialist witness and an independent witness on board.